Physician - Colorectal Surgeon
Company websitecapitalhealth.org (Capital Health, opens in new tab)
Base salary $414K to $792K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Pennington, NJ
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- LocationPennington, NJ
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Position Overview
Pay Range:
$414,000.00 - $792,000.00
Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join our dedicated team. Capital Health serves a diverse patient population across central New Jersey and Bucks County, PA. Our two-hospital health system, with locations in urban Trenton and suburban Hopewell, provides care to patients from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. We care for a wide range of individuals, including underserved communities, urban populations, and suburban families. Our services cater to patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric care, ensuring comprehensive medical services across the lifespan.
Opportunity Details:
- Colon and Rectal Surgeon
- Pennington, NJ and Trenton, NJ
- Opportunity to hold office hours in off-campus sites in Newtown, PA or Bordentown, NJ
- General Surgery call 1:6 with ultimate goal of transitioning to Colorectal Surgery call 1:3
- General Colorectal, with time in the Main OR, Surgery Center, Endoscopy Suite and office hours
- Outpatient and inpatient responsibilities
Work Setting:
- Community hospital
- 24/7 365 day a year front-line coverage with Surgical PAs who see consults and answer phone calls
- Built in referral network
- Practice offers a broad range of Colorectal Pathology involving benign and malignant conditions
- Center for Digestive Diseases offers collaborative management of IBD patients
- Cancer Center with national accreditation from the “Commission on Cancer”
- Well-established multidisciplinary tumor board for Colon & Rectal Cancer patients, with full accreditation by NAPRC
Qualifications:
- Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine
- Board Eligible or Certified in General Surgery
- Board Eligible or Certified in Colorectal Surgery
- Completion of Colorectal Surgery Fellowship (ACGME accredited) by the time of start of job
- Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the states of NJ and PA with prescriptive privileges
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
Source: Capital Health on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($414,000) is above 84% of the 139 Healthcare Clinical roles in New Jersey listed on this site. Their median floor is $296,461; the middle half runs from $178,030 to $356,800.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingPhysician - Colorectal Surgeon$414K to $792K
Physician - Otolaryngologist (ENT)$426,688 to $852,944
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Physician - Interventional Pain Management$430,367 to $709,437
Physician - Urology$463,864 to $898,423
Physician - Emergency Medicine$356,800 to $515,285
Physician - Emergency Medicine$356,800 to $515,285
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Physician - Colorectal Surgeon (this listing) | $414K - $792K |
| Physician - Otolaryngologist (ENT) | $426,688 - $852,944 |
| Otolaryngologist (ENT) - Build Your Practice & Shape the Future of ENT Care | $426,688 - $852,944 |
| Physician - Interventional Pain Management | $430,367 - $709,437 |
| Physician - Urology | $463,864 - $898,423 |
| Physician - Emergency Medicine | $356,800 - $515,285 |
| Physician - Emergency Medicine | $356,800 - $515,285 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-13
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Pennington, NJ
$414,000.00 - $792,000.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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